MSA is a true grassroots success story, founded in Baraboo, Wisconsin, in the 1930s. What began as a rural two-man surveying and engineering partnership has now grown into an employee-owned, multidisciplinary consulting firm employing 300+ engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, landscape architects, environmental scientists, and other professional staff. We have multiple offices throughout the Midwest and collaborate to help strengthen communities across the nation.

At MSA, we’re about our people as much as we are about our portfolio, and as an employee-owned firm, when we say we “own” our work, we mean it. The employee-owned ownership culture at MSA fosters a positive team environment and allows owners to be an active part of the growth and success of the company. We are collaborative, we are impactful, and together as owners-we make a difference.

POSITION:

MSA is looking for enthusiastic civil or environmental engineering students to join our company. Our Rhinelander office is looking for a Wastewater Engineering Intern to join their team for the summer. This position will offer students hands-on project exposure to a variety of wastewater planning, design, and construction projects in small and medium size communities.  Hands-on experience with municipal infrastructure projects will also be possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, data analysis, and data evaluation
• Assist with CAD work
• Assist with construction submittal review and construction administration
• Construction observation of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Construction staking for municipal infrastructure projects

Required Skills Required Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• During the time of the internship, must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (sophomore-senior standing) required
• 2.75 GPA minimum required
• Solid written and verbal communication skills required
• Previous civil engineering intern or co-op experience preferred
• Prior experience in the wastewater field preferred
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel required
• Civil 3D or Auto CAD coursework and/or experience would be a plus
• A desire to learn more about municipal wastewater projects
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

MSA offers a unique, innovative learning experience for students who are looking to expand their coursework through practical, hands-on work. Our team of professional engineers are ready to welcome you onto their team and to help create a positive and fun position for you. MSA also offers cell phone reimbursements up to $50 per month for student employees who qualify!

MSA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and submits clean claims to third party payers either electronically or by paper.
• Follows billing guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Respond to account inquiries from patients, payers, providers, and/or other staff as requested.
• Identifies and resolves patient/insurance billing issues.
• Work closely with team members regarding claim appeals, denials, resolution, and education.
• Performs and monitors all steps in the billing processes to ensure maximum reimbursement from patients, government and commercial payers as well as from special billing arrangements.
• Understands Medicare, Medicaid and other commercial payer rules and regulations applicable to billing. Updates business office staff, clinics, residents, and faculty of changes as appropriate.
• Responsible for ensuring all new residents and providers are oriented to coding, billing, and documentation compliance.
• Responsible for the continuing coding, billing, and documentation education for all providers and residents.
• Understands the considerations of coding in Value Based payment contracts.
• Responsible for reviewing and implementing changes from payer bulletins.
• Use online healthcare databases and other resources for verification and claim status.
• Deliver the highest quality service to internal and external customers.
• Assist other members of the team with projects as needed.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.